Know what questions you should ask when buying a block of land Buying a block of land is the first step in building your new custom home. This seems a simple enough task, but choosing the wrong block of land can have far reaching implications in terms of cost to build, home building design ideas …
Don’t let your dream home become a nightmare. What you should know before selecting a builder for your new home Before you decide to sign a contract to build your new home, some basic due diligence can help you avoid turning your dream into a nightmare. All too often people sign contracts without proper checks …
Comparing Building Quotes is not an easy process When comparing building quotes it pays to do your homework. It’s human nature to try and get the cheapest price possible when buying anything. That’s why we like to shop around, whether it’s a pair of shoes, a car or a new home. As with most things …
Are you considering ceramic or porcelain tiles for your new home? ‘Ceramic tile’ has become a generic term that applies to a wide range of tiles made from fired clay. While the term is generic, there are differences in the products that fall under it which can have an impact on the cost, appearance and …
How to avoid disappointment when obtaining building quotes for your new home Obtaining building quotes to build a custom home can be a daunting and time consuming task. Sometimes it seems the more building quotes you get the harder and more confusing the task becomes. Selecting a builder goes beyond price alone. A custom home …
Are you considering timber laminate flooring for your home? Timber laminate flooring is becoming an increasingly popular option in new homes due to its ability to simulate the aesthetic warmth of hardwood floors at a fraction of the cost. Just as it does for your kitchen cabinets and bench tops, laminated flooring also comes in …
House Floor Plans – Do you know how to read them? Understanding how to read floor plans is important when going through the process of designing your home. A complete set of floor plans has a number of components all of which play an important role when it comes to building your home. In addition …
Does Open Plan Living or Zoned Living Home Design Best Suit Your Needs? When it comes to designing a new home, you’ll be asking whether you have a design done for open plan living or zoned living. Traditionally homes were built with lots of separate rooms, all with their own individual purpose. Over the years …
Is Owner Building for me or Should I Engage a Home Builder? Here’s a scenario – you have received your building quotes and all are well above your expectation. Then you pose the question; is owner building something to consider? Deciding on whether to be an owner builder isn’t something anyone should enter into lightly …
Renmark Homes -Dual Occupancy Builders Melbourne, Geelong, Torquay & Surfcoast When you hear talk of a dual occupancy development you instinctively think it is a topic that is only suited to property developers and large scale builders. You don’t need to be a property developer to reap the benefits of this type of building. Dual …